Lot 310: Randy Barceló (Cuban/American, 1946-1994), Costume Design for Judith Jamison as Bessie Smith in The Mooche, Alvin Ailey Dance Company,

Est: $200 USD - $300 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 20, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Randy Barceló (Cuban/American, 1946-1994)

Costume Design for Judith Jamison as Bessie Smith in The Mooche, Alvin Ailey Dance Company, 1975
Signed and dated "barcelo 75©" l.r., identified in pencil u.l. and u.r., with a
United Scenic Artists stamp l.r.
Gouache, watercolor, and graphite on paper, sight size 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm), framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.

N.B. The Mooche was a collaboration with Duke Ellington featuring
Judith Jamison, artistic director emerita for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The costume designed by Barceló became a part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in 2010.

Artist or Maker

Jamison

Condition Report

Sheet is cloth tape hinged to window mat; sheet size 15 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.; no additional condition issues to report.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American & European Works of Art

Skinner

September 20, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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